James Robertson Papers
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Incomplete Muster Rolls
Muster rolls for Lewis and Pierce's companies not yet complete therefore Craig cannot submit paperwork to McHenry. Commander-in-Chief arrived yesterday.
James Robertson PapersIllness and Use of Stores
Expressed regrets for Col. Butler, detained in Pittsburgh due to his ailing wife. Colonel Rochefontaine is under inquiry for his use of the public horses, and is generally unpopular.
James Robertson PapersIce and Travel
River will be navigable shortly, Major Freeman to travel with his troops tomorrow.
James Robertson PapersGeneral Returns and Transportation of Indian Goods and Cavalry Equipment
General return of stores enclosed. Mentioned the labor that was invested in its production and asked that Hodgdon forward it to the Secretary of War. Hamilton and Martin arrived with Indian goods …
James Robertson PapersGeneral Return and Missing Letter
Enclosed general return of stores. Suggested the missing letter Craig wrote Hodgdon would be found at the post office.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Supplies
Packet to Issac Guion received, will be forwarded by confidential messenger. Craig unsure if forwarded stores sent to Fort Massac should be sent forward from Fort Massac, so the commanding officer at …
James Robertson PapersForwarded Packet from Commander-in-Chief
Notification that Craig received a packet from the Commander-in-Chief via Presque Isle addressed to McHenry. Packet forwarded to War Department. Robert McCrea to deliver package.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Letter
Letter with enclosure for Commandant of Detroit received and will be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersFinancial and Arrival of Wilkinson
Vouchers received. Draft on Hodgdon will be honored. Noted Wilkinson's talents, expects him to be a good Commander in Chief.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Return
Enclosed general return of commissary stores. Noted Mrs. Butler dangerously ill.
James Robertson PapersDoctor Scandella
Mentioned arrival of Doctor Scandella, notable scientist, who will replace Doc. Brown who is detained in Canada with a broken leg. Orders to sell pack horse transporting receipts enclosed.
James Robertson PapersDeserting Assistants and Provisions
Craig sorry Hodgdon was deserted by his assistants, hoped that the upcoming season will bring health back to Philadelphia and induce them to return to the city. Waggoners in need of money for return …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Dispatches
Dispatches to be sent via confidential hand to Fort Washington within 2 hours time anticipates it will take less time by land than by boat on the Ohio river. Requests answer on abandoning buildings …
James Robertson PapersDelivery and Procurement of Supplies
Mail received as usual, will forward all relevant documents. Will contact Capt. Lyman regarding reimbursement for the cost of delivery to the War Department of his trunk. Discussed other items …
James Robertson PapersDelivery
Noted assistants quitting service and general malady in Philadelphia. W. Weekly delivered two casks w/o invoices addressed to Governors of Kentucky and North West Territory which will be forwarded …
James Robertson PapersDeath of Red Pole
Notification that after severe illness, Red Pole died. Shawnee acknowledged the assistance of the U.S. in his care. Requested a head stone or tomb stone to be placed over his grave.
James Robertson PapersCurrent State of Affairs
Bemoaned not getting credit for industry at job and current busy state of affairs while Congress is in session. Hoped Red Pole would recover from illness for both political and humane reasons. …
James Robertson PapersConstruction at Presque'isle
Enclosed return of various stores. Requests instructions on proposed buildings to be constructed at Presque Isle.
James Robertson PapersConfidential Letter
Letter to Guion to be forwarded under confidential supervision who should be instructed to make necessary inquiries at Massac and the Chickasaw Bluffs.
James Robertson PapersCondition of Old Fort and Storage of Powder
Status of magazine at old fort no longer appropriate for storage of powder. Advised the storage at Fort Fayette and notified McHenry he will attempt to sell the old magazine and its building …
James Robertson PapersClaims and Returns
D. Haragan's claims denied again, Craig apprehensive about the inconvenience of denying claims. Box containing sail duck not yet found, Craig does not believe that the quality of material will be of …
James Robertson PapersCash Invoices Received, Transportation of Merchandise
Discussion of location/status of Shawnee, Ottawa, Miami, Wyandot, and Delaware Indian goods. Requested assistance with J.Heath's account, mentioned W. Simmons help with the draft. Transportation of …
James Robertson PapersCanon Carriages and Winter Travel
Immediately after receiving instructions for forging carriages for canons, Craig sent bill along to forge to fulfill order. Craig will now countermand his order, but believes the carriages are nearly …
James Robertson PapersCannons and Carriages
Timber for cannons arrived, inconvenient to send iron for carriages from Philadelphia. Advised searching stores for old carriages. If Col. Forrest declines request for service from Craig, …
James Robertson PapersBlankets for Chickasaws and Location of Post
Mentioned blankets on hand and their possible use in supplements the allotment of goods supplied to the Chickasaws. Noted moth infestation as probable if the blankets were not moved quickly. Noted …
James Robertson Papers
